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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 7, 2017
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, B.WOJOWSKI, M.BONUCHI, B.LAMB, C.LARSON,
L.NEWTON, AND E.O'ROURKE. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, ADMINISTRATOR;
J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS,
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; J.PROULX, PLANNING DIRECTOR; K.GOSKA, BUILDING
OFFICIAL; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND J.KONOPEK,
CHIEF OF POLICE.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, all Trustees were present.
Mayor Collins led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were approximately 40 persons in the audience.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins congratulated the Plainfield Fire Protection District on receiving a rating of"Class 1"
by the Insurance Services Office.
TRUSTEES COMMENTS
Trustee O'Rourke inquired about allowing residents access to the woodchipper. Mr. Persons stated
that he would check with other communities as well as look into liability.
Trustee Wojowski stated he would like to know the total intake and total expenditures for the last two
years from the Plainfield Fest. Administrator Murphy stated that staff will have an after action
meeting with the Riverfront Foundation and will get the information. Trustee O'Rourke asked why
the Riverfront Foundation was being singled out. Trustee Wojowski stated that it was brought up by
more than one Trustee and that the Village owns the property. Trustee Bonuchi stated that this is a
way to showcase the Riverfront property and the Foundation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes)
Colleen Brown, Renwick Road resident, expressed concern regarding the Bott Park Recreation
Center.
Theresa Faletti, Renwick Road resident, expressed concern regarding the Bott Park Recreation
Center.
Michael Quinn, Garden Center resident, expressed concern regarding the parking issues for the
Plainfield Community Center.
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BUSINESS MEETING
1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee O'Rourke inquired about adding an Executive Session regarding personnel and sale of
property. There were no objections to adding the Executive Sessions, Attorney Harvey will prepare
the proper motion to adjourn to Executive Session as requested at the end of the business meeting.
Trustee Lamb moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call.
Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; Larson, yes; Newton, yes; O'Rourke, yes; 6 yes, 0 no.
Motion carried.
2) CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
a) Approval of the Minutes of the Board Meeting held on July 17, 2017.
b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for August 7, 2017.
Second by Trustee O'Rourke. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; Larson,
yes;Newton, yes; O'Rourke, yes; 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
3) ACCEPTANCE OF CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS PUBLIC HEARING
Trustee Lamb moved to open a Public Hearing regarding the acceptance of Credit Card Payments.
Second by Trustee Wojowski. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
Trustee Newton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3317, authorizing the Village President to accept
payment by credit card for fines, fees, charges,taxes, costs or other bills owing to, collected by, or
imposed by the Village of Plainfield. Second by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes;
Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; Larson, yes; Newton, yes; O'Rourke,yes; 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
4) 25105 W. ROUND BARN ROAD FENCE VARIANCE (ZBA CASE #1763-060117.V)
Trustee Bonuchi moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3318, granting approval of a fence in the corner side
yard setback for the property located at 25105 W. Round Barn Road. Second by Trustee_. Vote by
roll call. Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi,yes; Lamb, yes; Larson, yes; Newton, yes; O'Rourke, yes; 6 yes, 0
no. Motion carried.
5) BOTT PARK RECREATION CENTER(PC CASE #1765-071217.SU.SPR.FP)
Mr. Jon Proulx stated that the applicant is proposing to construct a recreation facility located at the
Gregory B. Bott Park located at 24550 W. Renwick Road, which is currently zoned R-1. The
applicant is seeking a special use permit for the proposed recreation facility including the ancillary
preschool. Mr. Proulx noted that motion is to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance for
the special use and also noted that the site plan will be brought to the Board with the ordinance. Mr.
Proulx stated that he will meet with the residents that spoke this evening regarding their concerns.
Trustee Lamb moved to adopt the findings of fact of the Plan Commission as the findings of fact of
the Village Board of Trustees and, furthermore, to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance
granting approval of a special use for the use of a recreation facility at 24550 W. Renwick Road,
Gregory B. Bott Park. Second by Trustee Newton. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, no; Bonuchi, yes;
Lamb, yes; Larson, yes;Newton,yes; O'Rourke, yes; 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried.
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6) PLAINFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER(PC CASE #1764-060217.SU)
Mr. Jon Proulx stated that the applicant is seeking special use approval to allow a religious assembly
use in the R-1 residential zoning district for the property at 23616 W. Main Street. The applicant has
acquired the property and is seeking to open and operate the Plainfield Community Center, a Muslim
community center primarily intended for religious assembly, organized prayer and worship, and
community development.
Trustee Wojowski inquired about enforcing the maximum occupancy. Trustee O'Rouke expressed
concern with parking.
Mr. Zaki Basalath, applicant, stated that their current location is a store front on Route 59 and they
have been at that location for approximately 10 years. Mr. Basalath stated that the property on Main
Street could be approved for a maximum occupancy of 220 people and they have volunteered to
reduce that to 150 people. Mr. Basalath stated that they would be willing to further limit the
occupancy to 114 people. Mr. Basalath stated that the location has land available to expand the
parking lot if necessary.
Trustee Newton moved to table the item. Second by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, no;
Bonuchi, no; Lamb, yes; Larson, no;Newton, yes; O'Rourke, yes; Collins, no. 3 yes, 4 no. Motion
failed.
There was no further action taken from the Board on this item.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
No Report.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT
No Report.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
No Report.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Trustee O'Rourke moved to re-approve the final plat of subdivision of Final PUD and 2nd Final Plat
of Resubdivision of Playa Vista Unit 1. Second by Trustee Lamb. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes;
Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; Larson, yes; Newton,yes; O'Rourke, yes; 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Mr. Ken Goska presented the Building Department and Code Enforcement Report for June, 2017.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
No Report.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
Trustee O'Rourke moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3319, authorizing the sale of personal property.
Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; Larson, yes;
Newton, yes; O'Rourke,yes; 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
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ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No Report.
Mayor Collins read the reminders.
Trustee O'Rourke moved to adjourn to Executive Session as Permitted under the Open Meetings Act
under Section 2(c)(1)to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline,
performance, or dismissal of employees or legal counsel, and under Section 2 (c)(6)to discuss the
sale or lease of public property. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Wojowski, yes;
Bonuchi, yes; Lamb, yes; Larson, yes; Newton, yes; O'Rourke, yes; 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
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VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD
PUBLIC HEARING
AUGUST 7, 2017
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT: M.COLLINS, B.WOJOWSKI, M.BONUCHI, B.LAMB, C.LARSON,
L.NEWTON, AND E.O'ROURKE. OTHERS PRESENT: B.MURPHY, ADMINISTRATOR;
J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS,
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; J.PROULX, PLANNING DIRECTOR; K.GOSKA, BUILDING
OFFICIAL; T.PLECKHAM, MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR; AND J.KONOPEK,
CHIEF OF POLICE.
ACCEPTANCE OF CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m. Present roll call stands.
Traci Pleckham stated that the Local Government Acceptance of Credit Cards Act requires a public
notice and a public hearing prior to a municipality authorizing acceptance of credit card payments.
The public hearing was properly noticed.
There were no public comments.
Trustee Lamb moved to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular business meeting. Second
by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk